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Graphic UIs show you what actions are available right there, linguistic UIs rely on you to think up a valid expression in that program's particular language to do what you need. GUIs will always be easier for simpler stuff, but less expressive than LUIs.

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Not sure I understand correctly "LUI" but if it means something near command line, I dare disagree. Two examples of "simple stuff" that are way easier in CLI than GUI: redo last action (up - enter), list actions done recently (history).

LUI = "Linguistic" UI, including CLI

You're right it can be easier once you are familiar with it, but there's nothing to suggest how/if "up" works if you are not.

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